How Do You Install A Vent-Free Gas Fireplace?
One of life’s pleasures is sitting in front of the fireplace, watching the flames dance over the logs. This pleasant ambience is available to everyone, even those who don’t have fireplaces. Vent-free gas fireplaces make this enjoyment possible and are a good source of supplemental warmth as well as a source of heat during power failures. Best of all, do-it-yourselfers can install them. Close the damper in the fireplace to keep heat from escaping up the chimney. Assemble the fireplace insert according to the instructions. Most inserts are pre-assembled except for the logs that set above the gas burner. Check carefully to remove any packing from the fireplace insert. Place the logs above the burner; generally, they will only fit one way. Attach the flexible gas line to the unit with an adjustable wrench. Turn the gas to the supply line on, not the fireplace. Test the gas supply line for leaks by brushing soapy water onto the connection and checking for bubbles. Tighten the line connectio
